El Concilio of San Mateo County is committed to increasing education, employment and access to quality of life services to underserved communities in San Mateo County.
Our Impact
1,300+
Community members supported each year through our safety-net navigation program and case management services.
$350,000+
Worth of utility payment assistance provided to our community members.
115+
Low-income and vulnerable renters received cooling measures and devices to provide heat resilience in 2024.
Want to learn more about what we do and the impact we’re making?
Take a few minutes to watch our organization’s impact video.
Read our Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Upcoming events
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Monthly Mercadito
Date: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 10AM - 12PM
Location: El Concilio’s Redwood City Office
In partnership with CHASELOVE and CityTeam, we’re hosting a monthly clothing pop-up every third Saturday—offering a dignified, all-sizes shopping experience for housing-insecure and immigrant neighbors. The event will also feature community outreach tables, a flu clinic, and kids’ activities. Spread the word, donate clothing, volunteer, or come by to show support.
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Conectemonos! Free Technology Help Desk
Every Monday & Thursday from 5-8PM
Every Saturday & Sunday from 1-5PM
Location: North Fair Oaks Library 2510 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City
Get free technology assistance from our Conectemonos Volunteers!
For more information, email our Digital Equity Coordinator at sharon@el-concilio.org

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Outreach in North County
Date: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 9AM - 1PM
Location: Economic Advancement Center (M/F) and Daly City Youth Health Center (W/F)
Connect with our team in South San Francisco and Daly City!
For more information email our Outreach Coordinator at ingrid@el-concilio.org

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Public Health Community Collaborative
Date: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 1-2:30PM
Email sofiaraquel@el-concilio.org to get more information on the next meeting.

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Climate Ready North Fair Oaks
Date: Last Wednesday of every month
Time: 6PM
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center

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South San Francisco Community Collaborative
Date: Last Thursday of every month
Time: 12PM
Location: 901 Civic Campus Way

Our Lead Funders
Our Partners
San Mateo County Public Health, Policy and Planning
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San Mateo County Department of Sustainability
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Redwood City Together
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St. Francis Center (Redwood City)
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Climate Resilient Communities
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One East Palo Alto
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Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS)
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Pal Center
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Friends for Youth
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Sequoia YMCA
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CARON
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Nuestra Casa
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WestLight Energy
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Commute.org
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Upward Scholars
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Family Connections
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The City of South San Francisco
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The City of Redwood City
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TEAM Collaborative
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Bay Area Air District
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Atkinson Foundation
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Latino Community Foundation
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Genentech
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Sobrato Family Foundation
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The Grove Foundation
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PG&E
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Comerica
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San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs
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LIBRE
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Kaiser Permanente
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Daly City Youth Health Center
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SamTrans
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San Mateo County Express Lanes JPA
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San Mateo County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement
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Peninsula Health Care District
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Somos Mayfair
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Congregational Church of San Mateo
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All Home CA
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Puente de la Costa Sur
San Francisco Foundation
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California Health Care Foundation
San Mateo County Public Health, Policy and Planning • San Mateo County Department of Sustainability • Redwood City Together • St. Francis Center (Redwood City) • Climate Resilient Communities • One East Palo Alto • Ayudando a Latinos a Sonar (ALAS) • Pal Center • Friends for Youth • Sequoia YMCA • CARON • Nuestra Casa • WestLight Energy • Commute.org • Upward Scholars • Family Connections • The City of South San Francisco • The City of Redwood City • TEAM Collaborative • Bay Area Air District • Atkinson Foundation • Latino Community Foundation • Genentech • Sobrato Family Foundation • The Grove Foundation • PG&E • Comerica • San Mateo County Office of Community Affairs • LIBRE • Kaiser Permanente • Daly City Youth Health Center • SamTrans • San Mateo County Express Lanes JPA • San Mateo County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement • Peninsula Health Care District • Somos Mayfair • Congregational Church of San Mateo • All Home CA • • Puente de la Costa Sur San Francisco Foundation • California Health Care Foundation